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how is that second comment even still up? blatant misinfo. they're striking over work from home and outsourcing. this is verifiable information. you can say they shouldn't be striking over that. but you can't just make up whatever you want to minimize their grievances. well, i mean, apparently you can.

@Vaako007 as regards Sony as a business, their focus has shifted considerably in the past decade. Now days a great deal of their revenue is gaming, something like a third I think. And this is the biggest chunk given they have their hands in so many pies, ie financial services, film, music, and of course electronics/hardware.

But I'm not sure if "gaming" includes PlayStation hardware sales or not. I do know they aren't the bulk of the TV, audio, and camera market anymore.

@Vaako007 idk i recall the conversations going something like "say goodbye to x and y" every time there was an acquisition. But this is a different Xbox than the one that existed at the start of this gen. For all I know they bought these to have exclusives but fell too far behind. Who knows.

Anything could change from one day to the next with Xbox but I will say it never made sense to me to spend all that money buying up studios just to narrow your customer base. In my experience, seems most companies want to sell their stuff to as many people as possible.

@Foxx_64740 they aren't bad per se but if you've played one you've played them all. It's just a matter of what skin you want on the game. And apparently that tradition still holds.

Agree with @Korgon that both have their place. It's not all that different from other forms of media. In film you have your quick, easy to watch rom-coms as well as your long fantasy/sci-fi epics. It's not really either/or. At least I hope it's not. I like getting lost in a game for weeks (or more) as well as a more abridged bit of fun I can complete over a weekend.

Feel the need to point out we went from using the word "sublime" to the word "rough" in describing this game's visuals on the standard PS5.

@tinCAT-zero that's because there really aren't many articles otherwise. we get bored okay. lol.

I'm somewhere between waiting and zero interest. Not against owning one but, like someone else mentioned, I'd need to see what new games really justify its existence. Just not that interested in improvements to games already out, as I've probably already played them.

@riceNpea commenter is making the not unreasonable assumption the CEO being so flippant about his intellectual property being a bit of a laughing stock makes it seem a little bit like he doesn't care about it. Yes, he's speaking about the financials but a poor financial return typically reflects something's overall lack of viability/popularity. His nonchalance could be read as betraying a lack of pride is all.

You could also see it as him standing by the games in spite of this cinematic setback. So there's that.

But mainly I think we're all just having a bit of fun trashing a movie whose creators made absolutely braindead decisions along the way and you probably shouldn't take it too serious.

@Max_the_German also, if I may... the PS4 Pro was $400, complete with disc drive.

Been waiting for Baldur's Gate to go on sale for a minute now. Maybe Black Friday then.

@Loamy can we trade citizenships if you feel that way lol

@LifeGirl Agreed. I'm even more sold on not buying a Pro lest I feel like a guinea pig. That's just me though; I'm cautious. So I actually very much appreciate the early adopters in this case. The more real-world info Sony can get out of the Pro in preparation for the 6 the better.

@Vaako007 @TheDudeElDuderino I don't think anyone really believes the PS5 will get left in the dust... it's more about the language used in these articles. "Literally melt your face" "A whole new game" This is hyperbole. Harmless hyperbole I suppose but still.

The Pro is doubtless more powerful but talking like it's a generational leap when it by definition isn't seems weird.

That said I always appreciate the job these guys do on this site or else it wouldn't be my go to regarding PS news.

I've seen a few on eBay here in the States for around $130 which is still too much to pay but wow, 400 quid is crazy. You'd think surely they'll replenish stock soon what with Christmas coming up.

Sounds like some of y'all are sleeping on hot wheels. I mean, don't get me wrong, the "story" is goofy as all get out but ignore that and you've got a solid arcade racer.

@LowDefAl yes I understand that but that's still re-buying the game. I wasn't speaking to the amount paid.

Edit: I'll rephrase as to avoid confusion... Who wants to spend more money when they maybe don't really need to since the original isn't that old.

I would think, but I could be wrong, having had plenty of time to mod the original might account for the remaster's tepid reception. Also who's trying to re buy a game that didn't come out that long ago on PC?

@Voltan was just in my local Walmart yesterday and there were two of them in stock. Is the scarcity really that bad? If so I'm considering grabbing them even though I'm not getting a pro.

@MrPeanutbutterz do I think the PS6 is in development? I literally acknowledged this refresh was part of that development: "And yes I get that this is technically work toward a new gen..." Sigh.

And why does it seem greedy? It's not. Sony is a non profit and just wants to help us with more options. Their benevolence is particularly off the charts this gen.

Modular configurations don't necessarily prolong game development but if we are taking that position I'm gonna need to point out that a mid-gen refresh does the same.

Basically what I get from this was they sold more PS4 Pros than they expected and so figured why stop there. Absolutely no hate or shade to anyone getting this refresh but do you honestly not feel a little milked?

@MrPeanutbutterz I think we all understand that though. I think it's just disheartening that they could have been putting all their focus on a PS6, but chose a half gen refresh instead. And yes I get that this is technically work toward a new gen machine but this feels greedier for some reason. At this point why not just make the entire console modular and any time a component is improved upon just release it at higher cost, y'know, for the enthusiasts.

@Gator_Rican nah I can see what you mean. and to add to that I sometimes just don't want to put in the effort of swinging my arms around in a game. i'm trying to chill, not exert myself. but yeah, kind of a minor quibble I suppose.

And on another probably unpopular note I wish we could get more VR experiences that aren't first person. These devs act like that's the entire scope of what one can experience in VR. Well I'm sorry but Diablo in VR, awesome. Sims in VR, awesome. Astro Bot in VR, the best! Or heck, imagine some kind of hybrid side scroller VR amalgamation. Like i don't know, experiment a little. Dare I say, be creative. Just taking the same old fps and making it VR is just not it if you ask me. Don't get me wrong, it's cool. But is that it? That's all we can do with this tech?

@Markatron84 pfft, u must not have taken your console in for regularly scheduled thermal paste checkups. How lame.

Was pretty excited about plates when the PS5 first arrived and now I couldn't be more over them. Nice work Sony!

Also what's with the know-it-alls coming out of the woodworks on this? Awesome, you knew all along. I mean nevermind they are actually the same size but whatever we're all idiots thinking Sony might throw us a bone here by just lining up clips.

I'm one of those that didn't think the first was THAT amazing and apparently picked the less popular ending. Appreciated the themes it dealt with but it was also corny af. So I'm definitely willing to give this one a chance if they took a different direction. Definitely waiting for a sale though just to be safe.

Twas unfamiliar with the word twee. Now I know.

Edit: also I know I'm using twas incorrectly here. just trying to match Sammy's energy.

@The_Wailing_Doom if all it gives out is stuff you won't use, it's hardly worth anything

@Almost_Ghostly possible it's a bug. but also possible it's been nerfed. like the "ads" thing it really doesn't take that much effort to come out and explain what's going on. One blog post and bam, clarified.

They for real went with Corolla? I suppose Corona is forever tainted but still, Corolla?

Also I like these types of games but yeah, gives off intense Disney vibes. Probably wait and see on this one.

They nerfed this and the rewards program through the CC. I guess since most people have overwhelmingly adopted digital purchases they can now turn up the squeeze. It's fine; I'm getting too old for this anyhow.

@BowTiesAreCool definitely needs a shuffle option.

I've yet to make use of an activity card since getting a PS5. I wonder what the metrics are on usage or if they have the ability to track that. Surely they must. Which leads me to believe people ARE using them? But in what instances exactly?

@TheFakulty I think they already did that with No Return. But who knows how much "game" they still had left.

I don't really know what they mean when they bring up Inside and Elden Ring in the same sentence. Elden Ring turns storytelling into work and Inside has no story. So I'll have to wait and see. If it's the former, I'm out.

Okay but seriously guys/gals and everything in between, I love TLoU but how long are we going to spend George Lucasing these games? Ok maybe that's not quite the correct comparison but like, they look fine, they play fine... let it go.

whoa whoa whoa... like couch co-op?

Edit : actually duh all the lego games have had that. anyway, the review sounds promising.

Knowing absolutely nothing about Fallout I loved the series and look forward to Season 2. Didn't expect much from this at all either but I'll give anything with Purnell or Goggins a try and I was hooked after the first scene truth be told.

Also looks like filming for first season ran for about 10 months and wrapped in March '23 so if that's anything to go by we might see this drop mid to late 2026 so I'm not sure I'd say there's anything particularly expeditious about the show's return.

@Keyblade-Dan yeah tbf to those disappointed or upset, this does feel like a last minute decision and when you consider some, albeit probably a very small amount, of resources went into a PC release that maybe could have been committed to DLC I can see why some might feel let down.

Also let's not pretend like DLC isn't fairly standard for this type of release. So if you know you aren't putting any out, probably a good idea to state that up front which they didn't... most likely because they had every intention of developing DLC but dropped it cause nah, we owe you nothing.

In short just communicate. You're not gonna please everyone but communicating at least shows some effort.

While I think this new early access trend is scummy, seems like you'd really have to go looking to get spoilers on this game. That said, I'll probably steer clear of this comments section going forward lol.

Maybe they could spend a little time making the wnba players look more like actual human beings instead of working on stuff like this. A guy can dream anyway.

@Gewertzx "There would be no justification in creating small weird niche products without the massive infrastructure that capitalism provides."

Weird niche products were all gaming was back in the day though. You know how much Sim Ant I played as a kid? Sim freaking Ant. Lesiure Suit Larry. A Puzzle of Flesh (or heck just FMV in general). Games were quirky and weird because, to Layden's comments, there was less money and less risk involved. Not too interested in discussing the pros and cons of capitalism generally but when it comes to this industry I'd say niche games only exist now in spite of capitalism. Certainly not because of it.

Probably go in for this at a later time. HFW still feels fairly fresh in my mind; add to that some open world fatigue and I'm just not craving a return to HZD just yet.

Weird to see people dumping on the first though. It was an enjoyable take on open worlds at the time. Writing was solid, combat was fun, enemies were cool... it wasn't without some flaws or retreads but it's still up there with the best of the PS4 generation imo. For $10 I'll upgrade eventually.

@Kidfunkadelic83 not a problem. though keep in mind, while I don't think of my area as having horrible internet options, there are places with better. and that's probably the deciding factor on out of the home use. if you just want something you can use inside the house without hogging the TV, then you should have no issues.

@Kidfunkadelic83 I kinda regret buying mine because if I'm not on my home Wi-Fi network the lagginess makes most games fairly hard to enjoy. I consistently struggle to steer in Hot Wheels, often mis-time dodges in Tlou p2, and my shooting average drops considerably in nba2k all because on just about any connection I have there's a great deal of delay.

I did need another controller though and as this works fine at home and can essentially be used as a second controller I guess it's not a complete waste. Just kind of expensive for just that.

@PuppetMaster I thought I was asking what it was. Maybe my comment came off wrong. Anyway I appreciate the input about the gameplay though (and level design and such).

It's just, seeing some random woman I don't know enjoying it on YouTube, or hearing about how it's a Sony title that sold well among Sony fans isn't really what I was looking for. Just needed some confirmation it's not just fan-service.

@PuppetMaster I could absolutely not care any less about how many sales a game has to be clear.

Downloaded Fortnite for this but couldn't really get into it.

One problem is the launcher or interface or whatever makes me straight up feel like an elderly old man being handed an iPhone for the first time. Just too much going on and idk wtf I'm looking at.

Additionally, as regards rocket racing, like, why am I learning all these buttons just to steer? Way too convoluted. Went through the tutorial and knew immediately this wasn't for me.

The LEGO game isn't bad though. Also a bit more complicated than it needs to be but I'm probably forgetting how much I had to learn going into Minecraft back in the day that seems second nature now.

@LikelySatan this is kinda the only reason I've yet to pull the trigger on this... I get the feeling it's an entire game built around "oh I get that reference." is that not what it is? honestly I'd love to be sold on this game but it screams nostalgia-driven experience which I don't find particularly compelling.